Marketing 101 for Chiropractors

Enrico Dolcecore

Digital marketing is evolving faster than ever, and as a chiropractor, you're not just a healthcare provider—you’re also the CEO and marketer of your practice. Without a solid grasp of marketing fundamentals, it's easy to fall for one-size-fits-all strategies that waste time and money. Join us as we break down proven, cost-effective, and innovative marketing tactics designed specifically for chiropractors. From social media mastery to Google Ads that convert, we’ll equip you with the tools to attract more patients, build lasting relationships, and dominate your local market. Stay ahead, stay profitable, and take control of your practice’s growth!

  1. 5D AGO

    From Cheap Deals To Credible Care: How Smarter Offers Bring Better Chiropractic Patients

    Price shoppers, no-shows, and one-and-done visits aren’t just bad luck—they’re the output of an offer that trains people to think small. We dig into why “cheap” isn’t just a number on an ad but a perception built by your entire funnel: website, visuals, copy, and next steps. When the experience feels bargain-bin, you attract bargain-bin behavior. The fix isn’t a higher price tag; it’s structured value, clear framing, and niche authority that signal credibility and commitment from the first click. We unpack the discount gap problem—how a $17 exam followed by a $3,000 decompression plan creates disbelief—and show you how to bridge it with a real value stack. That means longer-form landing pages, a doctor-led explainer video, transparent process steps, and language that anchors perceived value (“normally $200”). We also show how message–market fit shapes patient behavior: crisis headlines attract crisis shoppers. If you want wellness, family care, or corrective care, say it early, set expectations, and avoid overpromising outcomes for complex cases. You’ll learn why identity-based messaging outperforms generic pain claims—busy parents, desk workers, weekend warriors—and how hyper-specific, condition-led offers (think L5 disc solutions, vestibular migraine protocols, neuropathy screenings) pull in patients who feel seen and are ready to comply. We cover why cheap promos can still work when supported by education, longer copy, and clear next steps, and why copying someone else’s funnel is a losing bet without local fit. Walk away with an action plan: audit your language, eliminate desperation, add perceived value anchors, define your ideal patient, and test one authority-based offer this quarter. If this helped you rethink your offers and attract better patients, follow, share with a colleague, and leave a quick review so more chiropractors can find it. Got questions? Email us and tell us what niche you’ll test next. Send a text Join Marketing 101 for Chiropractors Facebook Group here Learn more at EnricoD.com Book a free discovery call with Enrico to level up your business

    22 min
  2. FEB 13

    Fix The Follow-Up, Save The ROI

    Tired of blaming “bad leads” while your calendar stays light? We pull back the curtain on what really kills ROI for chiropractic clinics: slow response times, call-only thinking, and booking processes that create friction at every step. If a lead completes your form, they are not cold—they’re curious and perishable. The difference between eight bookings and fifteen from the same 30 to 50 leads is speed, clarity, and consistency. We walk through a first-120-seconds playbook that fires friendly texts immediately, confirms the offer, and gives a two-click path to a live calendar on mobile. You’ll hear how a clinic generated 102 leads and booked zero visits—and why that points to broken systems, not broken ads. We break down multi-channel follow-up that actually matches modern behavior: SMS for speed, email for context, and timely calls for high-intent prospects. Most conversions happen after five to ten touches, so we share a cadence that scales without burning out your front desk. From removing six-page intake forms to building short-term and long-term nurture, every tactic centers on trust and ease. We cover practical ways to track reply rates by touch, prioritize warm leads, and reactivate old Meta and website leads that still hold hidden value. The takeaway is simple: ads create attention; systems create patients. Tighten the back-end, reduce friction, and watch booking rates climb without adding a dollar to ad spend. If this breakdown helps, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share it with a colleague who keeps saying “the leads are bad.” What will you fix first—speed to lead, booking friction, or multi-touch follow-up? Send a text Join Marketing 101 for Chiropractors Facebook Group here Learn more at EnricoD.com Book a free discovery call with Enrico to level up your business

    27 min
  3. FEB 6

    Meta Ads, New Rules, Real Patients

    Your Facebook and Instagram ads didn’t suddenly “break.” The game changed. We dive into what’s really driving higher CPMs, inconsistent leads, and a surge of ghost form fills—then lay out a practical plan any chiropractic clinic can execute this week. From why targeting matters less to how attention rules everything, we break down the creative formats that actually win today: short doctor-to-camera videos, quick demos with spine models, and anatomy overlays that make complex issues like sciatica or shoulder impingement feel simple and urgent. We also get honest about budgets and expectations. With more advertisers crowding healthcare niches, spend needs to rise—but not before your funnel is tight. We walk through a clean path from scroll-stopping hook to clear intro offer, trust-building proof, and fast phone follow-up that converts clicks into booked visits. You’ll hear why resetting campaigns now hurts performance, how to rotate fresh ads under the same learning container, and the cadence for creative refreshes that prevent fatigue. Buyer behavior shifted, too. People click, snoop, and bounce if price and proof aren’t obvious. We show you how to meet them where they are with transparent pricing, local relevance, and authority statements that build confidence. Then we zoom out: only about a third of your buyers live on Meta daily. The rest are on TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest—and increasingly inside AI-assisted search. We share quick wins for SEO and AEO so reviews, schema, fast pages, and helpful condition content lift your clinic when someone asks, “best chiropractor near me.” If you’re ready to move from polished-but-ignored ads to human, educational videos that earn attention and trust, this conversation gives you the blueprint. Subscribe, share this with a colleague who’s blaming “the algorithm,” and leave a review with the one creative idea you’ll test this week. Send us a text Join Marketing 101 for Chiropractors Facebook Group here Learn more at EnricoD.com Book a free discovery call with Enrico to level up your business

    18 min
  4. JAN 30

    Video That Books Patients

    Patients choose their chiropractor long before they ever pick up the phone—and the choice is made while scrolling. We lay out a simple, repeatable video system that helps you show up with clarity, warmth, and authority so people feel safe booking with you when it counts. First, we pinpoint why short-form video beats photos and long posts for building trust fast. You’ll learn how to use crystal-clear hooks that mirror real Google searches—like morning back pain, tingling fingers, and kinks after sleep—so your clips grab attention in seconds. Then we share the four video types that reliably drive appointments: pain-problem videos that offer quick actions and a clear assessment path, authority myth-busters in plain language, trust-and-story clips that humanize your care, and behind-the-scenes tours that erase fear of the unknown. Next, we map your weekly cadence: three to five videos, 30–60 seconds each, one focused topic per clip. We show how to prioritize Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and YouTube Shorts without creating extra work—post the same video everywhere. You’ll also get the narrative structure for patient stories that comply with local rules, plus guidance on avoiding the most common pitfalls: over-scripting, rambling, only talking services, waiting for perfect gear, and posting without intent. Expect practical examples you can copy today and a simple challenge to get your first three videos recorded on your phone in one take. The goal isn’t viral; it’s visible, trustworthy, and useful. When someone’s pain flares months from now, your face, voice, and clear plan will be top of mind—and that’s how browsers become bookers. If this playbook helps, subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a quick review telling us which video you’ll film first. Send us a text Join Marketing 101 for Chiropractors Facebook Group here Learn more at EnricoD.com Book a free discovery call with Enrico to level up your business

    17 min
  5. JAN 23

    Your $29 Exam Is Training Patients To Ghost You

    Price tags don’t build trust. We open the hood on why discount-first marketing is collapsing for chiropractors and show a smarter path: education, authority, and clear positioning that draws in patients who are ready to commit. Instead of chasing volume with “new patient specials,” we map a funnel that teaches first, answers the three demands every buyer brings, and turns curiosity into confidence before the first visit. You’ll hear how to craft short, specific videos that meet people where they hurt—low back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica—while setting expectations about exams, timelines, and outcomes. We talk through the scripts that help patients feel seen, the clinical proof that supports your recommendations, and the simple questions that link relief to life goals so value rises above price. If you’ve felt the grind of no-shows and low conversions from cheap leads, this is your playbook for better-fit appointments and steadier revenue. We also dig into niche positioning: why “we help everyone with a spine” dilutes your message, and how a focused promise—moms with chronic headaches, desk workers with posture pain, athletes chasing recovery—raises case value and reduces burnout. From transparent care plans to proactive follow-up calls when someone drops off, we outline a trust-based operating system that outperforms coupons and withstands ad cost spikes. Ready to build a brand people believe in before they walk through the door? Hit play, then share your niche with us. If this helped, subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a quick review so more chiropractors can find the show. Send us a text Join Marketing 101 for Chiropractors Facebook Group here Learn more at EnricoD.com Book a free discovery call with Enrico to level up your business

    25 min
  6. JAN 16

    Picture Proof: Stand Out Online Now

    Patients don’t buy services—they buy proof. That’s why we sat down with director-photographer Stewart Cohen to dig into how chiropractors can use photos and video to earn trust, differentiate locally, and turn one thoughtful shoot into months of strategic content. We explore why websites won’t vanish in an AI world, how discovery will feel more conversational, and why your site still needs case studies, testimonials, and a visual tour that shows you’re the real deal. Stewart shares a practical framework for building a brand that sticks: start with a sharp niche, define the core idea you want remembered, and craft visual stories that revolve around it. We talk polished versus authentic, and land on the blend that works—clean lighting, honest retouching, and on-location details that signal this was truly captured, not generated. If you’ve ever wondered why your content feels scattered, you’ll get a blueprint for consistency: one interview, multi-camera coverage, targeted B-roll, and a deliverables plan that nets vertical, square, and horizontal cuts for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and your site. We also map testimonial storytelling that converts—guiding patients through before, struggle, turning point, and outcome—then pairing it with quick educational clips that teach wellness without killing demand. Teaching builds authority; when pain strikes, people call the teacher they trust. To keep your brand cohesive, we close with a simple mood-board process using Pinterest to lock in color, tone, framing, and retouching rules so every vendor creates in your voice. If you’re ready to stop blending in and start showing proof, this conversation will help you plan smarter, shoot less often, and publish more consistently—without losing the human touch that makes patients choose you. Subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a review telling us the one message you’ll repeat this quarter. Send us a text Join Marketing 101 for Chiropractors Facebook Group here Learn more at EnricoD.com Book a free discovery call with Enrico to level up your business

    29 min
  7. JAN 9

    AI Ads For Chiropractors, Demystified

    The content treadmill is real: attention is shorter, ad costs are creeping up, and “post five times a day” isn’t a plan you can sustain while running a clinic. We brought in Corey from Fusion Media AI to show how chiropractors can turn a quick photo set and clear creative direction into studio-quality, on-brand videos—without spending weekends under lights or burning out your team. The play is simple and powerful: human-led strategy on both ends, with AI handling the heavy lifting in between. We break down how lifelike avatars let you “be in the room” on every platform while you focus on patient care. Starting from a handful of high-quality images, we map your look, voice, tone, and brand rules into a production workflow that generates dozens of targeted videos. Then we script symptom-specific ads—sciatica, numbness in the index finger, plantar heel pain—that match how real patients search and decide. Each variation gets a fresh hook, precise anatomy visuals, and a clean CTA, so you can rotate creatives before frequency spikes and costs climb. This approach isn’t about replacing people; it’s about unlocking volume, speed, and consistency. We talk through diffusion models in plain English, show how to convert blogs and transcripts into bite-sized educational clips, and explain why rapid iteration beats the old “one hero video” mindset. The payoff is practical: lower CPV, stronger conversion, and a steadier stream of qualified bookings inside your five to ten mile radius. If you’ve felt the squeeze of content demands and ad fatigue, this is the blueprint for staying visible, helpful, and booked—at a cost that actually makes sense. If this conversation helps, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps more local practices find strategies that work. Send us a text Join Marketing 101 for Chiropractors Facebook Group here Learn more at EnricoD.com Book a free discovery call with Enrico to level up your business

    39 min
  8. JAN 2

    Paper Wins: Handwrytten Notes That Retain Patients

    Your patients are overwhelmed by pings, promos, and pop-ups. A single handwritten note still slices through the noise, gets opened, gets read, and often gets displayed—becoming the quietest, most persuasive billboard in the room. We sit down with David Wax, founder of Handwrytten, to unpack why pen-on-paper wins attention and how clinics can scale the habit without losing the human touch. We trace David’s path from building a mass texting company to designing robots that hold real pens and write 30,000 cards a day. Then we get tactical for healthcare: when to send notes (new patient welcomes, anniversaries of care, birthdays, milestones, condolences), what to say (keep it under 500 characters and specific), and how to turn those moments into retention, reviews, and referrals. You’ll hear why notes triple open rates versus printed letters, how they bypass gatekeepers, and the surprising power of display—cards standing on pianos, desks, and shelves that keep your name top of mind. If time is your constraint, we cover the systems side: one-off cards for sensitive events, business plans for volume, CRM and Zapier triggers, and adding QR codes that track scans by recipient. Choose from 30+ handwriting styles, replicate your signature, and design folded cards that look great and stand up. The goal is simple: replace forgettable “expected service” with memorable, unexpected care that feels personal and scales reliably. Ready to build loyalty instead of just chasing clicks? Press play, steal the playbook, and start with one thoughtful note today. If this conversation sparked an idea, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague who could use a retention win. Check out www.handwrytten.com for yourself.com Send us a text Join Marketing 101 for Chiropractors Facebook Group here Learn more at EnricoD.com Book a free discovery call with Enrico to level up your business

    26 min

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Digital marketing is evolving faster than ever, and as a chiropractor, you're not just a healthcare provider—you’re also the CEO and marketer of your practice. Without a solid grasp of marketing fundamentals, it's easy to fall for one-size-fits-all strategies that waste time and money. Join us as we break down proven, cost-effective, and innovative marketing tactics designed specifically for chiropractors. From social media mastery to Google Ads that convert, we’ll equip you with the tools to attract more patients, build lasting relationships, and dominate your local market. Stay ahead, stay profitable, and take control of your practice’s growth!